Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Friday that a high-level United Nations meeting on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine has been postponed. Macron was one of the leaders expected to attend the summit, which was to be co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia and held by the UN General Assembly in New York from June 17–20.
Macron told reporters that the two-state meeting was postponed due to logistical and security concerns and because sure Palestinian delegates could not attend. He stated that a new date was being discussed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and would occur “as soon as possible.
The UN conference’s objective was to expand the number of nations that acknowledge Palestinian territories as sovereign states. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied the establishment of a Palestinian state, and Israel declined to attend the summit.
According to Reuters, the administration of US President Trump wrote a cable on Wednesday warning states worldwide not to send representatives to the summit. According to reports, Washington threatened to impose diplomatic repercussions on any “anti-Israel actions” that were carried out following the summit.
Macron emphasised that “the goal is a demilitarised Palestinian state that acknowledges Israel’s existence and security.” “Hamas leaders would not be allowed in any such state,” he stated.
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